Civilian Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) For Emergency Events

The City of Chesapeake Office of Emergency Management is soliciting bids under solicitation number 27-047-4342 to establish Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for the supply of Civilian Meals Ready to Eat (MREs). These meals, which include assorted breakfast, lunch, dinner, chicken, and beef entrees with flameless heaters, are intended to support public safety operations and citizen well-being during natural or man-made emergencies. The contract will span three years from the date of execution with no renewal options. Award(s) will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) based on the grand total bid, and the City reserves the right to make multiple awards. Contractors must be capable of delivering bulk orders to any City of Chesapeake facility or designated Point of Distribution within 24 hours of receipt of order on an FOB Destination basis. Bidders are required to provide technical specifications, a completed reference form with at least four recent accounts, and a notarized Certification of Compliance with Immigration Laws and Regulations. Additionally, entities must provide their State Corporation Commission identification number and disclose any relevant litigation or criminal convictions from the last seven to ten years. Payment terms are standard at 30 days after invoice or delivery, whichever occurs last. The response deadline for this solicitation is October 23, 2026.